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Musk This article is about the musk odor. For other uses, see Musk (disambiguation). Musk is a class of aromatic substances commonly used as base notes in perfumery. They include glandular secretions from animals such as the musk deer, numerous plants emitting similar fragrances, and artificial substances with similar odors.
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Deer musk Musk deer -- more commonly known as Kasturi in India-of the Himalayas is one of the most endangered species in the region. Scent glands from these deer can fetch thousands of rupees and are used for manufacturing perfume and medicine.
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muskmelon (ˈmʌskˌmɛlən) n. 1. (Plants) any of several varieties of the melon Cucumis melo, such as the cantaloupe and honeydew. 2. (Cookery) the fruit of any of these melons, having ribbed or warty rind and sweet yellow, white, or green flesh with a musky aroma.
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- Definition of MUSKRAT for Kids. : a North American animal that is a rodent living in or near water and having webbed hind feet, a long scaly tail, and glossy usually dark brown fur. an aquatic rodent (Ondatra zibethica) of the United States and Canada with a long scaly laterally compressed tail, webbed hind feet, and dark glossy brown fur; also: its fur or pelt.
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Musk Musk is used as a component of fragrances and as a fixative in perfumes. In animal studies, components of musk reportedly have anti-inflammatory and antihistaminic activity.
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husky adj, huskier or huskiest. 1. (of a voice, an utterance, etc) slightly hoarse or rasping. 2. of, like, or containing husks. 3. informal big, strong, and well-built. [C19: probably from husk, from the toughness of a corn husk]
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Elon Musk Biography South African entrepreneur Elon Musk is known for founding Tesla Motors and SpaceX, which launched a landmark commercial spacecraft in 2012. Who Is Elon Musk? Elon Reeve Musk (born June 28, 1971) is a South African-born American entrepreneur and businessman who founded X.com in 1999 (which later became PayPal), SpaceX in 2002 and Tesla Motors in 2003.
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Definitions &Translations Freebase (0.00 / 0 votes) Rate this definition: Murinae The Old World rats and mice, part of the subfamily Murinae in the family Muridae, comprise at least 519 species. This subfamily is larger than all mammal families except the Cricetidae and Muridae, and is larger than all mammal orders except the bats and the remainder of the rodents.
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Musk ox Musk ox. Musk ox (Ovibos moschatus), plural musk oxen, shaggy-haired Arctic ruminant of the family Bovidae (order Artiodactyla). Musk oxen are stocky mammals with large heads, short necks, and short, stout legs. Their name derives from their musky odour and from their superficial resemblance to the ox, though they are not closely related to cattle.
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- the dry external covering of certain fruits or seeds, especially of an ear of corn. 2. the enveloping or outer part of anything, especially when dry or worthless. verb (used with object) 3. to remove the husk from.
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What is Knowledge? In general, philosophers agree that a person isn’t justified if their belief is: 1  a product of wishful thinking (e.g. I really wish you would love me so I believe you love me) 2  a product of fear or guilt (e.g. you’re terrified of death and so form the belief in an afterlife) 3  a product of guesswork.
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Musk Compounds derived from the musk deer are highly lipophilic and have been found to accumulate in human fat and milk. Although musk is primarily used topically, caution is warranted during use in pregnancy and lactation because of a lack of toxicity data.
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What does mulch mean? mulch. n. A protective covering, usually of organic matter such as leaves, straw, or peat, placed around plants to prevent the evaporation of moisture, the freezing of roots, and the growth of weeds.
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Boar Boar Definition: Old World wild swine having a narrow body and prominent tusks from which most domestic swine come; introduced in United States
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mouse Definition of mouse. plural. mice. play \ˈmīs\. 1 : any of numerous small rodents (as of the genus Mus) with pointed snout, rather small ears, elongated body, and slender tail. 2 : a timid person. 3 : a dark-colored swelling caused by a blow; specifically : black eye.
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- Musk is a whole class of fragrant substances used as base notes in perfumery. This wonderful animalistic note creates a groundwork on which the rest of the aromatic shades and nuances of the composition rest. Musk is the most commonly used raw material, present in almost all fragrant compositions.ost typically, the musk note is described as an animalistic nuance, with a lively and oscillating, often contrasting nature. The typical musky smell develops from the natural musk tincture once the volatile parts have evaporated, allowing the sensual and warm “true musky” notes to come up to the surface.
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MUSK Meaning: The scent of a greasy glandular secretion from the male musk deer. Classified under: Nouns denoting cognitive processes and contents. Hypernyms (musk is a kind of...): scent (an odor left in passing by which a person or animal can be traced)
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- Mortgage debt is one component of household debt, also known as consumer debt. Federal Reserve Bank of New York numbers from the third quarter of 2010 indicate that total household debt is $11.6 trillion. Mortgage debt comprises 74 percent of that total, or $8.6 trillion.
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muck Definition of muck. 1  transitive verb. 2  1a : to clean up; especially : to clear of manure or filth —usually used with outb : to clear of muck. 3  2 : to dress (as soil) with muck.  3 : to dirty with or as if with muck 1  : soil. intransitive verb.  1 : to move or load muck (as in a mine)
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KJV Dictionary Definition: husk Includes tens of thousands of topical, encyclopedic, and commentary entries all linked to verses, fully searchable by topic or verse reference. Also try Daily Bible and Prayer to design your own Bible reading programs and track your prayer list. KJV Dictionary / F / fowler.
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KJV Dictionary Definition: husk Includes tens of thousands of topical, encyclopedic, and commentary entries all linked to verses, fully searchable by topic or verse reference. Also try Daily Bible and Prayer to design your own Bible reading programs and track your prayer list. KJV Dictionary / M / mule.
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Tusk Tusks are elongated, continuously growing front teeth, usually but not always in pairs, that protrude well beyond the mouth of certain mammal species. They are most commonly canines, as with warthogs, pig, and walruses, or, in the case of elephants, elongated incisors.In most tusked species both the males and the females have tusks although the males' are larger. Tusks are generally curved, though the narwhal 's sole tusk is straight and has a helical structure.In the elephant, the tusks were originally second incisors. Continuous growth is enabled by formative tissues in the apical openings of the roots of the teeth.usks are elongated, continuously growing front teeth, usually but not always in pairs, that protrude well beyond the mouth of certain mammal species. They are most commonly canines, as with warthogs, pig, and walruses, or, in the case of elephants, elongated incisors.
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husk husk. an outer covering or shell, as of some fruits and seeds. psyllium husk the cleaned, dried seed coat from the seeds of Plantago species; used as a bulk-forming laxative. (husk) an outer covering or shell, as of some fruits and seeds.usk. an outer covering or shell, as of some fruits and seeds. psyllium husk the cleaned, dried seed coat from the seeds of Plantago species; used as a bulk-forming laxative. (husk) an outer covering or shell, as of some fruits and seeds.
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muffle Noun[edit] muffle ‎(plural muffles) 1  Anything that mutes or deadens sound. 2  A warm piece of clothing for the hands. 3  A kiln or furnace, often electric, with no direct flames (a muffle furnace)  The bare end of the nose between the nostrils, especially in ruminants.
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melon muskmelon, sweet melon - the fruit of a muskmelon vine; any of several sweet melons related to cucumbers. melon vine, melon - any of various fruit of cucurbitaceous vines including: muskmelons; watermelons; cantaloupes; cucumbers. Cucumis, genus Cucumis - cucumbers; muskmelons.
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mutism Definition. 1  Mutism is a rare childhood condition characterized by a consistent failure to speak in situations where talking is expected. 2  Experts believe that this problem is associated with anxiety and fear in social situations such as in school or in the company of adults.